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Real People Media (RPM) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization building community by helping people share personal stories through the literary, visual, performing and media arts. These stories help people "step into another's shoes"  so that we create understanding and compassion for others in our community and beyond. The organization owns and operates the Keweenaw Storytelling Center in Calumet, Michigan which is located in a historic 1948 Woolworth's building. The building was gifted to the organization by the Family Dollar Corporation in 2019. The building at the time had just suffered a major roof collapse (1/4 of the roof), which necessitated a full renovation of the structure.  (see photos under facility) Since 2010, RPM has helped individuals and organizations share stories which educated, entertain, and inspire.  

RPM hosts storytelling events and classes, provides visual artists with exhibit space, and performance opportunities for storytellers. We provide storytelling activities for all ages, from puppet shows for children, animation and media classes for teens and theatrical events for adults. Come share your story!
UPCOMING EVENTS

An Evening with Comedian Andy Beningo

September 9th at 7pm
ABOUT
With over 3,000 career performances worldwide, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has performed for Fortune 500 companies, on cruise lines, and in some of the top comedy clubs in the country. Along the way, he has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine! 
  • Named "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine
  • Named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming comedians in the country
  • AXS Gotham Comedy Live
  • Final Four finalist on CMT's Next Big Comic
  • Drybar Comedy Special " Adorable Tough Guy" has over 7 million views on social media
  • ​Guest on Larry the Cable Guy's "Weekly Round Up" on XM
  • Favorite on the Bob and Tom radio show

The story of the underwater panther as told by Veronica Medicine

Animated Stories of the Copper Country!

Real People Media has applied for funding to produce "Animated Stories of the Copper Country" The project is similar to a project conducted by the nonprofit StoryCorps.  Watch the video above and below to get a sense of the project!!  To support this and projects like this, make a donation today.

Home of
The Red Jacket Jamboree
An Old-time Radio Variety Show!
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Past Issues

October 19, 2022
​October 13, 2022
​October 3, 2022
September 13, 2022
September 7, 2022
August 19, 2022
​August 12, 2022​
July 24, 2022
July 12, 2022
June 22, 2022
June 12, 2022
May 4, 2022
April 28, 2022
March 12, 2022
​January 10, 2022
December 31, 2021
December 25, 2021
December 16, 2021
​December 11, 2021
​December 7, 2021
​Novermber 30, 2021
​November 28, 2021​
October 31, 2021 
October, 8, 2021  
​September 25, 2021 
​September 2021
​August 15, 2021
​August 9, 2021
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to see what we accomplished in 2021!

Real People Media's 2022 programs are supported with funding from the following:

The Portage Health Auxiliary
Leuthold Family Foundation
Copper Country Preservation
The Nora Roberts Foundation